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SHERIFF'S RETURN
CASE NOI 1995-04107 P
connON WEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA I
COUNTY OF cunBERLAND
RonITO KlnBERLY J
VS.
THonAS ORVILLE F
ROBERT L. FIHK
CUnBERLAND County. Pennsylvania.
to law. says. that he served the
. Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
who being duly sworn according
within PROTECTION FROn ABUSE
upon THOnAS ORVILLE F the
defend.nt. at 1~30:00 HOURS. on the ~ day of Auaust
19~.t 841 E. HIOH STREET
CARLISLE. PA 17013 .CUnBERLAND
County, Pennsylvania. by handing to ORVILLE THOnAS
. true .nd att.sted copy of the PROTECTION FROn ABUSE
together with TEnpORARY PROTECTION ORDER
.nd at the same time directing ~ attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's CoStSI
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
So aneverB:
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R: Thomas Kline. Sheriff
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Sworn and subscribed to before me
this / q~ day of ~'~J-
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Kimberly J. llomito,
Plaint iff
IN TilE COURT OF COMMON Pl.EAS OF
CUMBERl.AND COUNTY, PENNSYI.VAN I A
v.
NO. '15- '/10" CIVIl. TERM
Orvi lie F. Tbomas,
Defendant
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE ANIJ CUSTODY
TEMPORARY PROTECTION ORDER
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AND NOW, this Z ~ day of .ftH'Y, 1<)<)5, upon presentation
and consideration of the within Petition, and upon finding that
the plaintiff, Kimbel'ly J. Ilomito, now residing at 107 W. Louther
Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, is in
immediate and present danger of ahuse from the defendant, Orville
F, Thomas, the following Temporary Order is entered.
The defendant, (hvillc F. Thomas, (SSN: 174-44-1002)
(0.0,8,: OS/20/52) now residing at 107 W. l.outher Street,
Carlisle, Cumberland ('ounty, Pennsylvania, is herehy enjoined
from physically abusing the plaintiff, Kimberly J. Romito, or
placing t'CI" in feal" ()f atJllsc.
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The defendant is ol'll(~rf.'d to refrain from having any direct
or indirect contact with the plaintiff, including, but not
limited to, telli'phone itnd written communicati(ln~, except for the
limited purpose of facilitating custody arrangements.
The plaintiff may proceed without pre-payment of fees
pending a further order after the hcaring.
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Department shall attempt to
make service at the plaintiff's request and without pre-payment
of fees, hut service may be accmnpl ished under any applicable
rule of civil Procedure.
This Order shall be docketed in the office of the
Prothonotary and forwarded to ttw Sheriff for service, The
Prothonotary shal I not send a copy of this Order to the defendant
by mal I.
The Carl Isle Borough Pol ice shall be provided with a
certified copy of this Order by the plaintiff's attorney. This
Order shall be enforced by any law enforcement agency where a
violation occurs by arrest for Indirect criminal contempt without
warrant upon probable cause that this Order has been violated.
whether or not the violation is committed In the presence of the
po lie e 0 f f ice r .
In the event that an arrest is made, under this
section. the defendant shall be taken without unnecessary delay
before the court that issued the o('(ler. When that court is
unavai lable. the defendant shall be taken before the appropriate
district justice. (23 Pa. C.S. ~ 6113).
By the Cou r t .
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Judge
a) On or a.bout July 25, 1995, the defendant. who had
left the residence the day before at the plaintiff's
request, came back home, jumped over the plaintiff's
backyard fence, grabbed the minor child from the
plaintiff's hands, and ran into the house. The
plaintiff tried to get the child from the defendant,
but the defendant grabbed the plaintiff by the back of
her head and pulled h~r head back. The plaintiff was
able to get the defendant to calm down and leave the
house.
'Approximately one and one half hours latel', the
defendant came back to the residence, pounded on the
door and screamed at the plaintiff. The plaintiff
opened the door, but told the defendant to leave.
defendant refused and pushed past the plaintiff,
defendant refused to leave and remained in the
The
The
residence that evening.
b) In or about May, 1')<)5, the defendant became angry
with the plaintiff and screamed at her, with his face
only inches from hers. The plaint i ff told the
def:wdant to leave, but tlte defendant refused and
grabbed the plaintiff's neck with both of his hands and
choked the plaintiff. With his hands still around her
neck, the defendant pushed the plaintiff into the
kitchen, call iog her a f---ing bitch. The defendant
threatened to call District Justice Correal and get her
to tuke the minor chi 1<1 away from the plaintirr. As a
result or the defendant's abuse, the plaintiff suffered
soreness and redness about her neck.
c) On or about Ap.-i I 16, 1995, the defendant became
angry with the plaint i ff and screamed at her. As a
result of the defendant's screams, the minor chi Id
awoke and the plaint iff brought him out to the living
room. The defendant told the plaintiff that he would
never leave without the child, pulled the child out of
the plaintiff's hands, and put him on the couch. When
the plaintifr went towards the child, the defendant
grabbed the plaintiff's hands and pushed the plaintiff
in the chest, causing her to crash into a wooden
bookcase, and fall to the floor. The plaint iff ran to
a neighbor's house, where she called the pol ice,
d) In or about November, 1993, the defendant became
angry with the plaintiff und slapped her across the
face, causing her to have a bloody nose and lip.
5. The plaintiff believes and thereror~ avers that she is
in immediate and present danger of abus~ from the defendant
should she remain in the home without the defendant's exclusion
and that she is in need of protection from such abuse.
6. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be prohibited
from having any dir~ct or indirect contact with the plaintiff
in(',luding, but not limited to, telephone and written
communications, except for the limited purpose of facilitating
custody arrangements,
7. The plaintiff desires that the defendan( be enjoined
from harassing and stalking the plaintiff, and from harassing the
plaintiff's relatives.
8. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be restrained
from entering her place of employment.
9. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be enjoined
from removing, damaging, destroying or selling any property owned
jointly by the parties or owned solely by the plaintiff.
B. IlXClUSIVE POSSIlSSION
10. The apartment from whict\ the plaint iff is asking the
Court to exclude the defendant is rented in the names of Kimberly
J. Romito and Orville F. Thomas.
It. The plaintiff desires I,ossession of the apartment so as
to give the greatest degree of continuity to the lives of the
children and to allow them to continue their social activities.
C. SUPPORT
12. The defendant has a duty to support the minor child.
13. The plaintiff is in need of financial support from the
defendant including, hut not I imited to: the "ent payment on the
residence at 107 W. Louther Street, Carlisle. Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
14. The defendant is employed at Kenny Rogers Roasters, and
has an hourly wage of t4.75.
15. The plaintiff currently has no income.
16 , The p III I n tl 1'1' In tend s t () pe tit Ion 1'0 r s uppo r t wit h I n
two weeks of the issuance of a protection order,
D. ATTORNEY ~EES
17. The plaintiff asks that the defendant be ordered to pay
reasonable attorney fees to Legal Services, Inc.
E, TEMPORARY CUSTODY
18. The plaint i 1'1' seeks tcmporary custody of the following
chi ld:
t1A!olE
P~ESENT RESIDENCE
Mill
Preston R, Thomas
107 W. Louthcl' St,
Carl is Ie, PA,
17013
II months old'
The child was born out of wedlock.
The chi ld is present Iy in the custody of the plaint iff.
Kimberly J. Romito, who rcsides at 107 W. Louther Street,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
Since his birth the chi Id has resided with the following
persons and at the following addresses:
NAME
AI>DRESSIlS
I>AT!!S
Plaintiff,
Defendant, and
Joshua M. Romito
(Plaintiff's other
m i no r chi I d )
117 W. Chllple
Avcnue. Carlisle.
PA 17013
8/94 to 2/95
Plaint iff,
Defendant and
Joshua M. Romito
\07 W. Louther
Street, Carlisle.
PA 1701:1
2/9~ to present
The plaintiff, Kimberl)! J. Romito, the mother 01' the child, is
currentl)! residing at 107 W. louther Street, Carlisle, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania,
She is single.
The plaintiff currently resides with the following persons:
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RIlLATIONSHIP
Joshua M, Romito
Preston R. Thomas
Orville F. Thomas
Plaintiff's son
Plaintiff's son
F r i end
The defendant, Orville F. Thomas, the father of the child.
is currently residing at 107 W. louther Street, Carlisle.
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
He is married to someone other than the plaintiff.
The defendant currently resides with the fOllowing persons:
N.\MIl
RIl LAT IONSH I P
Kimberly J. Romito
Preston R. Thomas
Joshua M. Romito
F I' i end
Son
Plaintiff's son
19. The plaintiff has not previously participated in any
litigation concerning custody uf the above mentioned child in
this or any other Court.
20. The plaintiff has no knowledge of any custody
proceedings concerning this child pending before a court in this
or any other jurisdiction.
21, The plaintiff docs not know of any persan not a party
to this action who has physical custody of the child or claims to
have custody or visitation rights with respect to the child,
22, The best interests and permanent welfare of the minor
chi Id wi II be met it' custody is temporari ly granted to the
plaintiff pending a hearing in this matter for reasons including:
a. The plaintiff is a responsible parent who can best
take care of the minor child and who has provided for
the emotional and physical needs of the child since his
bi rth.
b. The defendant has shown by his abuse of the
plaintiff that he is not an appropriate role model for
the minol' chi Id.
c. The defendant's behavior has adversely affected
the child,
WHEREFORE, pursuant to the provisions of the "Protection
from Abuse Act" of October 7, 1976, 2:1 Pa.C.S. ~ 6101 et s.cq., as
amended, the plaintiff prays this Honorable Court to grant the
following relief:
A. Grant a Temporary Order pUl'suant to the
"Protection from Abuse Act:"
I. Ordering the defendant to refrain from
abusing the plaintiff and from placing her in fear
of abuse;
2. Ordering the defendant to refrain from having
any direct or indirect contact with the plaintiff
or the m i no r chi I dine I ud i ng , bu t no t I i m i t cd to,
telephone and written communications, except to
facilitate custody arrangements:
3, Ordering the defendant to refrain from
harassing and stalking the plaintiff and from
harassing the plaintiff's relatives;
4. Prohibiting the defendant from entering the
plaintiff's place of employment;
5. Prohibiting the defendant from removing,
damaging, destroying or selling property jointly
owned by the parties or owned solely by the
plaintiff;
6. Grant ing possession of the apartment located
at 107 W. Louther Street, Carl isle, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, to the plaintiff to the
ex~lusion of the defendant pendidg a final order
in t his ma t t e r ;
7. Order ing the defendant to stay away from any
residence the plaintiff may in the future
establ ish for hersel f;
8. Grant ing temporary custody of the minor chi Id
to the plaintiff;
B. Schedule a hearing in accordance with the provisions of
the "Protect ion from Abuse Act," and, after such hearing, enter
IIn order to be in effect for a period of one year:
I, Ordering the defendant to refrain from
abusing the plaintiff and from placing her in fear
of abuse;
2, Ordering the defendant to ref,'oin from having
any direct or indirect contact with the plaintiff
or the minor' chi Id induding, but not I imited to,
telephone and written communications, except to
facilitate custody arrangements;
3. Ordering the defendant to refrain from
harassing and stalking the plaintiff and from
harassing the plaintiff's relatives;
4, Prohibiting the defendant from entering the
plaintiff's place of employment;
5. Prohibiting the defendant from removing,
damaging, destroying or selling property jointly
owned by the parties or owned solely by t~e
plaintiff;
6, Granting possession o! the apartment located
at 107 W. Louther Street, ~arlisle, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, to the plaintiff to the
exclusion of the defendant pending a final order
i nth i s ma t t c " ;
7. Ordering the defendant to stay away from any
residence the plaintiff may in the future
establish for herself;
8, Grant Ing tempol'ar}> custody of the minor child
to the plaintiff;
9, Grant In!! support to the minor chi Id in an
appropriate amount according to the support
guidelines payable to the plaintiff in the form of
a check or money order, mai led to her residence,
and directing the defendant to make or continue to
make rent or mortgage payments on the residence of
the plaintiff.
10, Ordering the defendant to pay reasonable
attorney fees to Legal Services, Inc.
The plaintiff further asks that this Petition be filed and
served without payment of fees and costs by the plaintiff,
pending a further order at the hearing, and that a certified copy
of th\s Petition and Order be delivered to the Carlisle Police
Department.
The plaintiff prays for such other relief as may be just and
proper,
COUNT II
CUSTODY UNDER PENNSYLVANIA CUSTODY LAW
23. The allegations of Count I above are incorporated
herein as if fully set forth.
24, The best interest and permanent welfare of the minor
child will be served by confil'ming custody in the plaintiff as
set forth in Paragraph .22 of the Petition,
The ~bove-n~med plaintiff. 'imberly J, Romito, verifies that
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the statements made in the above Petition are true and correct,
The plaintiff understands that false statements herein are m~dc
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa, C,S, ~4904 relating to unsworn
Date:
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KIMIlERI.Y J. ROMITO,
Plaint i ff
IN TIIF COURT 01' COMMON PI.EAS OF
ClIMBElll.ANI> COUNTY, I'ENNS'II.VANIA
v.
NO. ')5- 4107 CIVIl. TEllM
ORVILLE F. THOMAS,
lIefendant
PROTECT ION HmM ABlISE ANI> CUSTODY
PROTECTION QRDER
ANI> NOW, t his
,,"
day of August,
IQQ5, upon consideration
of the Consent Agreement of the part ies, the following Order is
entered:
I. The defendant, OllVIl.I.E I'. THOMAS, IS enjoined from
physically abusing the plaintiff, KIMBERLY J, ROMITO, and from
placing her in fear 01' abuse.
2. The de fl'ndan tis cnj 0 i ned from h,IY i ng any d i rec t or
i nd i rec t con t ac t wit h t he 1'1 a i n t i 1'1' i nc I ud i ng, bu t no t I i 01 i t cd
to, tclvphonl>: and written communicatior's, l~xccpt for the 'limited
purpose of faci litating custody, during which times the defendant
will remain outside the plaintiff's residence.
3. The defendant is ordered to refrain from harassing and
stalking the plaint i 1'1' and from bara.,sing the plaint iff' s
relat ives.
4. The defendant is prohibited from removing, damaging,
destroying or selling any property owned by the plaintiff or
jointly owned hy the parties.
5. The defendant is excluded from the plaintiff's
residence located at Ill" W. l.outhel' Street, Carl isle, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, except for the limited purpose of
transf~rring c~stody, during which times the deferidant will
remain outside the plaintiff's residenc~.
6, The defendant j,s orde..ed to stay away fl'om any
residence the plaintiff may in the future establish for herself,
except fOI' the limited purpose of facilitating custody, during
which times the defendant will remain outside the plaintiff's
..esidence.
7, Court costs aOll fees arc waived.
8. This Order shall remain in effect fo.. a period of one
(I) year and can be extended beyond that time if the Court finds
that the defendant has committed an act of abuse or has engaged
in a pattern 0" practice that indicates 'risk of harm to the
plaintiff on a continued basis. This Order shall be enforceable
in the same manner as the Court's prior Tempora..y Protection
Order entered in this (',ase.
9. This Order may subject the defendant to: i) arrest
under 23 Pa. C.S. ~('113; ii) a private criminal complaint under
23 Pa. C.S. ~611:l.1; iii) a charge 01 indiren criminal contempt
under 23 Pa. C.S. ~6114, punishable by imprisonment up to six
months and a line 01 '100.0n"~1 ,non.nn; ami iv) civi I contempt
under ~3 Pa. e.s. ~(,114.1. Resumption 01 co-residence on the
part of the plaintiff and delendant shall not nullify the
provisions of the court order.
10. The Ca..lisle Pol ice Department shall he providcd with a
certified copy of this Order by thc plaintiff's attorney IHld may
enforce this O..dcr hy a....cst lor indiH!ct cr;,ninal conteOlpt
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Pill int iff
'N THE COIIIlT OF COMMON PLF.AS OF
CUMREIH.ANlJ COUNTY, PENNSYI.VANIA
v,
NO. l)~-4Ill7 CIVil TERM
ORVII.LF. F. THOMAS,
Oe fendun t
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE AND CUSTODY
CUSTODY ORDER
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AND NOW, this
day of August, 1<)<)~, upon cons iderat ion
of the parties' Consent Agreement, the following Order is entered
with regard to custody of the parties' chi Id) Pr~JI',.,
1. The plaintiff, KIMBERLY J. ROMITO, hereinafter referred
to as the mother, and tll<' defendant. ORVII.I.E F. THOMAS,
hereinafter referred to as the father, will share legal custody
of the chi Id.
2. The mother wi 11 huve primary physical custody of the
chi Id.
J. The father wil I have partial physical custody of the
child one day a week from Ill:OO a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The parties
understand th;,)t the father's work schedule changes weekly and
that his day off may change from week to week. Therefore, the
parties agree that the father will have the child on whatever day
he has off frOM work during any given week, with the
understanding that the father's period of partial custody il<
limited to one day a week. 1'01' the purpOl<e of this agreement,
the heginning and ending of a "week" shall he par."llcl to the
father's pay period. For example, if the father has a work week
of Wednesday tn Wedn('sday and he has off Tuesday and Thursday of
the same calendar week, he will he allowed t.o have the chilli both
Tuesday and Thu rsday. When t he fat he I' re,:e i ves his work
schedule, he will notify the mother as to his days off.
4. The father and mother' wi II alternate Chri!1tmas Eve and
Christmas Day each year, one parent havin~ the child on Christmas
Eve until Christmas Day at 10:00 a.m. and the ollieI' parent having
the child fi'om Christmas Day at 10:00 a.m. until Christmas Day at
8:00 p,m. The mother will have the period beginning Christmas
Eve in 1995 and odd years thereafler.
5. The parties wi II alternate the following holidays:
Easter, Memorial Day, the I'<HIl'II1 of .July, l.abor Day, and
Thanksgiving. The father wil I have Labor Day in 1995.
6. The father wi II have the right to see the chi Id on' the
child's birthday at a time to be agreed upon by the mother and
father.
7. The mother and falher. hy mutual agreement, may vary
from this schedule at any time.
R. The mother and the father agree to refrain from
excessive alcohol consumption during their respective periods of
custody.
9. The mother' and falher ",ill notify each other of all
medical care the child receives while in that parent's care.
Each parent ~i I I notify the other immediately of medical
emergencies which arise while the child is in that parent's care.
10. Neither party shall do anything which may estrange the
child from the other parent, or injure the opinion of the child
5, The defendant agrees that the plaintiff have exclusive
possession of the residence located at 107 W. louther Street,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, except for the limited
purpose of facilitating custody, during which times the defendant
agrees to remain outside the plaintiff's residence.
6, The defendant agrees to stay away from any residence
the plaintiff may in the future estahlish for herself, except for
the limited purpose of facilitatin!, custody, during which times
the defendant agrees to remain outside the plaintiff's residence.
7, The defendant, al though entering into this Agreement,
does not atlmit ttlC allegati()ns ma(le in ttlC Petition,
8. The defendant understands that the Protection Order
entered in this malter wi II he in effect for a period of one (I)
year and can he extended beyond that time if the Court finds that
the defendant has committed an ;.,et of ahusc or has engaged in a
pattern or practice that indicates risk of harm to the plaintiff
on a continued basis. The defendant understands that this Order
will be enforceable in the same manner as the Court's prior
Temporary Protect ion Order entered in this case.
9. Violation of the Protection Ord~r may subject the
defendant to: i) arrest under 2.1 1'1\. (',S. ~6ILl; ii) a private
criminal complaint under 23 Pa. C,S, ~6113,1; iii) a charge of
indirect criminal contempt under 23 Pa, C.S, ~"'4, punishable by
imprisonment up to six months and a fine of $100.00-$1,000,00;
and iv) civil contempt under 2,) Pa. C.S, ~t)114.1.
10. The defendant and the plaintiff agree to the entry of
the following Order regarding custody of their child, PRESTON R,
THOMAS:
a. The plaintiff, KIMBERLY J. ROMITO, hereinafter
referred to as the mother, and the defendant, ORVILLE
F, THOMAS, hereinafter rtJferred to as the father, will
share legal custody of the chi Id.
b, The mother wi II have primary physical custody of
the child.
c. The father wi II have part ial physical custody of
the child one day a week from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m,
The parties understand that the father's work schedule
changes weekly and that his day off may change from
week to week. Therefore, the parties agree that the
father will have the child on whatever day he has off
from work during any given week, with the understanding
t ha t the fat he I' . S pc I' i od 0 f pa I' t i a I c u s t ody ; s I i m i t ed
to one (lay a week.
For the purpose of this agreement,
the beginning and ending of a "week" shall be parallel
to the father's pay period. For example, if the father
has a work week of Wednesday to Wednesday and he has
off Tuesday and Thursday of the same calendar week, he
will be al lowed to have the child both Tuesday and
Thursday. When the father receives his work schedule,
he wi II not i fy the mother as to his days off.
d, The father and mother wi II al ternate Christmas Eve
and Christmas Day each year, one parent having the
chi Id on Christmas Eve unt i I Chdstmas Day at 10:00
a.m. and the other parent having the child from
Christmas Day at 10:00 a.m. unt i I Christmas Day at 1\:00
p,m, The mother will have the period beginning
Chl'istmas Eve in I<)<)~ and odd yei\l'S thereafter.
e, The partie,~ will alternate the following holidays:
Easter, Memorial Day, the Eourth of .July, I.abor Day,
and Thanksgiving, The fathnr will have labor Day in
199~ .
f. The fathel' wi II l1ave t1w right to see the chi Id on
the child's birthday at a time to be agreed upon by the
mother and father.
g. The molt'el' and father, hy mutual agreement, may
vary from this schedule at any time.
h. The mother and the father agree to refrain from
excessive alcohol consumption during their respective
periods of custody.
i, The mother and father wil I notify each other of all
medical care the child receives while in tbat parent's
care. Each pill'ent wi II not i fy the other immed iately of
medical emergencies which arise while the child is in
that parent'. care.
j. The parties realize that tbl';" child's well heing
is paramount to any differences they might have between
themselves. Therefore, they agree that neither party
shall do anything which may estrange the child from the
other parent, or injure the opinion of the child as to
the other parent or which may hamper the free and
natural development of the child's love or respect for
the other parent.
WHEREFORE, the parties request that Protection and Custody
Orders be entered to reflect the above ~-::ms,'1 ~/
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Attorney for Plaintiff
l.Il0AL SERVICES, INC.
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-9400
Kimberly J. Romito,
Plaintiff
Orville F. Thomas,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
:
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 95- ~/07 CIVIL TERM
:
: PROTECTION FROM ABUSE AND CUSTODY
TEMPORARY PROTECTION ORDER
AND NOW this Z ,d day of
, - ~y, 1995, upon presentation
and consideration of the within Petition, and upon finding that
the plaintiff, Kimberly J. Romito, now residing at 107 W. Louther
Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, is in
immediate and present danger of abuse from the defendant, Orville
F. Thomas, the following Temporary Order is entered.
The defendant, Orville F. Thomas, (SSN: 174-44-1002)
(D.O.B.: 05/20/52) now residing at 107 W. Louther Street,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, is hereby enjoined
from physically abusing the plaintiff, Kimberly J. Romito, or
placing her in fear of abuse.
~ce~for th~ ]~m~t~d
The defendant is ordered to refrain from having any direct
or indirect contact with the plaintiff, including, but not
limited to, telephone and written communications, except for the
limited purpose of facilitating custody arrangements.
The defendant is enjoined from harassing and stalking the
plaintiff and from harassing the plaintiff's relatives.
The defendant is enjoined from removing, damaging,
destroying or selling any property owned jointly by the parties
or owned solely by the plaintiff.
A violation of this Order may subject the defendant to: i)
arrest under 23 Pa. C.S. §6113; ii) a private criminal complaint
under 23 Pa. C.S. §6113.1; iii) a charge of indirect criminal
contempt under 23 Pa. C.S. §6114, punishable by imprisonment up
to six months and a fine of $100.00-$1,000.00; and iv) civil
contempt under 23 Pa. C.S. §6114.1. Resumption of co-residence
on the part of the plaintiff and defendant shall not nullify the
provisions of the court order.
This Order shall remain in effect until modified or
terminated by the Court after notice or hearing and can be
extended beyond its original expiration date if the Court finds
that the defendant has committed another act of abuse or has
engaged in a pattern or practice that indicates continued risk of
harm to the plaintiff.
Temporary custody of Preston R. Thomas, is hereby awarded to
the plaintiff, Kimberly J. Romito
This Order shall remain in effect until modified or
terminated by the court after notice or hearing. A hearing shall
be held on this matter on the //~ day of f~2<~ , 1995, at
~]~0 ~.m., in Courtroom No. ~,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
Cumberland County Courthouse,
The plaintiff may proceed without pre-payment of fees
pending a further order after the hearing.
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Department shall attempt to
make service at the plaintiff's request and without pre-payment
of fees, but service may be accomplished under any applicable
rule of Civil Procedure.
This Order shall be docketed in the office of the
Prothonotary and forwarded to the Sheriff for service. The
Prothonotary shall not send a copy of this Order to the defendant
by mail.
The Carlisle Borough Police shall be provided with a
certified copy of this Order by the plaintiff's attorney. This
Order shall be enforced by any law enforcement agency where a
violation occurs by arrest for indirect criminal contempt without
warrant upon probable cause that this Order has been violated,
whether or not the violation is committed in the presence of the
police officer. In the event that an arrest is made, under this
section, the defendant shall be taken without unnecessary delay
before the court that issued the order. When that court is
unavailable, the defendant shall be taken before the appropriate
district justice. (23 Pa. C.S. § 6113).
By the Court,
' /~/~ Judge
Kimberly J. Romito,
Plaintiff
Vo
Orville F. Thomas,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 95- CIVIL TERM
:
: PROTECTION FROM ABUSE AND CUSTODY
NOTICE
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims
set forth in the following pages, you must take action promptly after this
Petition, Order and Notice are served, by appearing personally or by attorney
at the hearing scheduled by the Court and presenting to the Court your
defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned
that if you fail to do so the Court may proceed without you, and a judgment
may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money
claimed in the Petition or for any other claim or relief requested by the
plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
FEES AND COSTS
If the case goes to hearing and the judge grants a Protection Order, a
surcharge of $25.00 will be assessed against you. You may also be required to
pay attorney fees to Legal Services, Inc. for their representation of the
plaintiff.
You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a
lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below to
find out where you can get legal help.
COURT ADMINISTRATOR, 4th FLOOR
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE
CARLISLE, PEI~NSYLVANIA 17013
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (717) 240-6200
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to
comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information
about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations available to
disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our
office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing
or business before the court.
Kimberly J. Romito,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 95- CIVIL TERM
: PROTECTION FROM ABUSE AND CUSTODY
PETITION FOR PROTECTION ORDER
AND CUSTODY
RELIEF UNDER THE PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
ACT, 23 Pa.C.S. § 6101 et seq.
A. ABUSE
Orville F. Thomas,
Defendant
1. The plaintiff, Kimberly J. Romito, is an adult
individual residing at 107 W. Louther Street, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. The defendant, Orville F. Thomas, (SSN: 174-44-1002)
(D.O.B.: 05/20/52), is an adult individual residing at 107 W.
Louther Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013.
The defendant has had an intimate relationship with the
plaintiff.
4.
attempted
Since approximately February, 1995, the defendant has
to cause and has intentionally, knowingly, or
recklessly caused bodily injury to the plaintiff, placed the
plaintiff in reasonable fear of imminent serious bodily injury,
and has knowingly engaged in a course of conduct or repeatedly
committed acts toward the plaintiff under circumstances which
have placed the plaintiff in reasonable fear of bodily injury.
This has included, but is not limited to, the following specific
instances of abuse:
a) On or about July 25, 1995, the defendant, who had
left the residence the day before at the plaintiff's
request, came back home, jumped over the plaintiff's
backyard fence, grabbed the minor child from the
plaintiff's hands, and ran into the house. The
plaintiff tried to get the child from the defendant,
but the defendant grabbed the plaintiff by the back of
her head and pulled her head back. The plaintiff was
able to get the defendant to calm down and leave the
house.
Approximately one and one half hours later, the
defendant came back to the residence, pounded on the
door and screamed at the plaintiff. The plaintiff
opened the door, but told the defendant to leave. The
defendant refused and pushed past the plaintiff. The
defendant refused to leave and remained in the
residence that evening.
b) In or about May, 1995, the defendant became angry
with the plaintiff and screamed at her, with his face
only inches from hers.
defendant to leave, but
grabbed the plaintiff's
The plaintiff told the
the defendant refused and
neck with both of his hands
and
choked the plaintiff. With his hands still around her
neck, the defendant pushed the plaintiff into the
kitchen, calling her a f---lng bitch. The defendant
threatened to call District Justice Correal and get her
to take the minor child away from the plaintiff. As a
result of the defendant's abuse, the plaintiff suffered
soreness and redness about her neck.
c) On or about April 16, 1995, the defendant became
angry with the plaintiff and screamed at her. As a
result of the defendant's screams, the minor child
awoke and the plaintiff brought him out to the living
room. The defendant told the plaintiff that he would
never leave without the child, pulled the child out of
the plaintiff's hands, and put him on the couch. When
the plaintiff went towards the child, the defendant
grabbed the plaintiff's hands and pushed the plaintiff
in the chest, causing her to crash into a wooden
bookcase, and fall to the floor. The plaintiff ran to
a neighbor's house, where she called the police.
d) In or about November, 1993, the defendant became
angry with the plaintiff and slapped her across the
face, causing her to have a bloody nose and lip.
5. The plaintiff believes and therefore avers that she is
in immediate and present danger of abuse from the defendant
should she remain in the home without the defendant's exclusion
and that she is in need of protection from such abuse.
6. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be prohibited
from having any direct or indirect contact with the plaintiff
including, but not limited to, telephone and written
communications, except for the limited purpose of facilitating
custody arrangements.
7. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be enjoined
from harassing and stalking the plaintiff, and from harassing the
plaintiff's relatives.
8. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be restrained
from entering bet place of employment.
9. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be enjoined
from removing, damaging, destroying or selling any property owned
jointly by the parties or owned solely by the plaintiff.
B. EXCLUSIVE POSSESSION
10. The apartment from which the plaintiff is asking the
Court to exclude the defendant is rented in the names of Kimberly
J. Romito and Orville F. Thomas.
11. The plaintiff desires possession of the apartment so as
to give the greatest degree of continuity to the lives of the
children and to allow them to continue their social activities.
C. SUPPORT
12. The defendant has a duty to support the minor child.
13. The plaintiff is in need of financial support from the
defendant including, but not limited to: the rent payment on the
residence at 107 W. Louther Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
14. The defendant is employed at Kenny Rogers Roasters, and
has an hourly wage of $4.?5.
15. The plaintiff currently has no income.
16. The plaintiff intends to petition for support within
two weeks of the issuance of a protection order.
D. ATTORNEY FEES
17. The plaintiff asks that the defendant be ordered to pay
reasonable attorney fees to Legal Services, Inc.
E. TEMPORARY CUSTODY
18. The plaintiff seeks temporary custody of the following
child:
NAME PRESENT RESIDENCE AGE
Preston R. Thomas 107 W. Louther St. 11 months old
Carlisle, PA,
17013
The child was born out of wedlock.
The child is presently in the custody of the plaintiff,
Kimberly J. Romito, who resides at 107 W. Louther Street,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Since his birth the child has resided with the following
persons and at the following addresses:
NAME ADDRESSES DATES
Plaintiff, 117 W. Chaple
Defendant, and Avenue, Carlisle,
Joshua M. Romito PA 17013
(Plaintiff's other
minor child)
8/94 to 2/95
Plaintiff, 107 W. Louther
Defendant and Street, Carlisle,
Joshua M. Romito PA 17013
2/95 to present
The
currently residing at 107 W. Louther
County, Pennsylvania.
She is single.
The plaintiff currently resides with the following persons:
NAME RELATIONSHIP
plaintiff, Kimberly J. Romito, the mother of the child, is
Street, Carlisle, Cumberland
Joshua M. Romito
Preston R. Thomas
Orville F. Thomas
The defendant,
Orville F.
Plaintiff's son
Plaintiff's son
Friend
Thomas, the father of the child,
is currently residing at 107 W. Louther Street, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
He is married to someone other than the plaintiff.
The defendant currently resides with the following persons:
NAME
RELATIONSHIP
Kimberly J. Romito
Preston R. Thomas
Joshua M. Romito
Friend
Son
Plaintiff's son
19. The plaintiff has not previously participated in any
litigation concerning custody of the above mentioned child in
this or any other Court.
20. The plaintiff has no knowledge of any custody
proceedings concerning this child pending before a court in this
or any other jurisdiction.
21. The plaintiff does not know of any person not a party
to this action who has physical custody of the child or claims to
have custody or visitation rights with respect to the child.
22. The best interests and permanent welfare of the minor
child will be met if custody is temporarily granted to the
plaintiff pending a hearing in this matter for reasons including:
a. The plaintiff is a responsible parent who can best
take care of the minor child and who has provided for
the emotional and physical needs of the child since his
birth.
b. The defendant has shown by his abuse of the
plaintiff that he is not an appropriate role model for
the minor child.
c. The defendant's behavior has adversely affected
the child.
WHEREFORE, pursuant to the provisions of the "Protection
from Abuse Act" of October 7,
amended, the plaintiff prays
following relief:
1976, 23 Pa.C.S. § 6101 et seq., as
this Honorable Court to grant the
A. Grant a Temporary Order pursuant to the
"Protection from Abuse Act:"
1. Ordering the defendant to refrain from
abusing the plaintiff and from placing her in fear
of abuse;
2. Ordering the defendant to refrain from having
any direct or indirect contact with the plaintiff
the "Protection from Abuse Act," and, after such hearing,
an order to be in effect for a period of one year:
or the minor child including, but not limited to,
telephone and written communications, except to
facilitate custody arrangements;
3. Ordering the defendant to refrain from
harassing and stalking the plaintiff and from
harassing the plaintiff's relatives;
4. Prohibiting the defendant from entering the
plaintiff's place of employment;
5. Prohibiting the defendant from removing,
damaging, destroying or selling property jointly
owned by the parties or owned solely by the
plaintiff;
6. Granting possession of the apartment located
at 107 W. Louther Street, Carlisle, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, to the plaintiff to the
exclusion of the defendant pending a final order
in this matter;
7. Ordering the defendant to stay away from any
residence the plaintiff may in the future
establish for herself;
8. Granting temporary custody of the minor child
to the plaintiff;
Schedule a hearing in accordance with the provisions of
enter
1. Ordering the defendant to refrain from
abusing the plaintiff and from placing her in fear
of abuse;
2. Ordering the defendant to refrain from having
any direct or indirect contact with the plaintiff
or the minor child including, but not limited to,
telephone and written communications, except to
facilitate custody arrangements;
3. Ordering the defendant to refrain from
harassing and stalking the plaintiff and from
harassing the plaintiff's relatives;
4. Prohibiting the defendant from entering the
plaintiff's place of employment;
5. Prohibiting the defendant from removing,
damaging, destroying or selling property jointly
owned by the parties or owned solely by the
plaintiff;
6. Granting possession of the apartment located
at 107 W. Louther Street, Carlisle, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, to the plaintiff to the
exclusion of the defendant pending a final order
in this matter;
7. Ordering the defendant to stay away from any
residence the plaintiff may in the future
establish for herself;
8. Granting temporary custody of the minor child
to the plaintiff;
9. Granting support to the minor child in an
appropriate amount according to the support
guidelines payable to the plaintiff in the form of
a check or money order, mailed to her residence,
and directing the defendant to make or continue to
make rent or mortgage payments on the residence of
the plaintiff.
10. Ordering the defendant to pay reasonable
attorney fees to Legal Services, Inc.
The plaintiff further asks that this Petition be filed and
served without payment of fees and costs by the plaintiff,
pending a further order at the hearing, and that a certified copy
of this Petition and Order be delivered to the Carlisle Police
Department.
The plaintiff prays for such other relief as may be just and
proper.
COUNT II
CUSTODY UNDER PENNSYLVANIA CUSTODY LAW
23. The allegations of Count I above are incorporated
herein as if fully set forth.
24. The best interest and permanent welfare of the minor
child will be served by confirming custody in the plaintiff as
set forth in Paragraph #22 of the Petition.
WHEREFORE, pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S. § 5301 et seq., and other
applicable rules and law, the plaintiff prays this Honorable
Court to award custody of the minor child to her.
The plaintiff prays for such other relief as may be just and
proper.
Respectfully submitted,
Philip Brigant i
Attorney for Plaintiff
Supervising Attorney
LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-9400
Certified Legal Intern
LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
The above-named plaintiff, Kimberly J. Romito, verifies that
the statements made in the above Petition are true and correct.
The plaintiff understands that false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date: ~' ~5
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SHEHIPP'S RETURN
CASE NO: 1995-04107 p
COMMONWEALTH OP PEHHSYLYANIA:
COUNTY OP CUMBERLAND
ROBERT L. FINK , Sheriff or Deputy SherifS oS
CUMBEHLAND County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according
to law, says, that he served the within PROTECTION PHOM ABUSE
upon THOMAS ORVILLE Fthe
deSendant, at 1530:00 HOURS, on the ...3rd day of Auoust
19~_~5 at ,, B4! E. HIGH STREET '
CARLISLE, PA 17013 ~~
County, Pennsylvania, by handing to ~RVILLE THOMAS
a true and attested copy oS the ..PROTECTION PROM ABUSE
together with TEMPORARY PROTECTION ORDER
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof. '
SheriSS's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Surcharge
18.00
2.80
· 00
· 00 R. Thomas Kline,
Sworn end subscribed to before me
this .... ~ day oS ~
?/ A.D.
to,honorary ~ '
KIMBERLY 2. ROMITO,
Plaintiff
ORVILLE F. THOMAS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 95- 4107 CIVIL TERM
: PROTECTION FROM ABUSE AND CUSTODY
PROTECTION ORDER
AND NOW, this /lC day of August, 1995, upon consideration
of the Consent Agreement of the parties, the following Order is
entered:
1. The defendant, ORVILLE F. THOMAS, is enjoined from
physically abusing the plaintiff, KIMBERLY J. ROMITO, and from
placing her in fear of abuse.
2. The defendant is enjoined from having any direct or
indirect contact with the plaintiff including, but not limited
to, telephone and written communications, except for the limited
purpose of facilitating custody, during which times the defendant
will remain outside the plaintiff's residence.
3. The defendant is ordered to refrain from harassing and
stalking the plaintiff and from harassing the plaintiff's
relatives.
4. The defendant is prohibited from removing, damaging,
destroying or selling any property owned by the plaintiff or
jointly owned by the parties.
5. The defendant is excluded from the plaintiff's
residence located at 107 W. Louther Street, Carlisle, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, except for the limited purpose of
transferring custody, during which times the defendant will
remain outside the plaintiff's residence.
6. The defendant is ordered to stay away from any
residence the plaintiff may in the future establish for herself,
the limited purpose of facilitating custody, during
the defendant will remain outside the plaintiff's
except for
which times
residence.
7.
8.
Court costs and fees are waived.
This Order shall remain in effect for a period of one
(1) year and can be extended beyond that time if the Court finds
that the defendant has committed an act of abuse or has engaged
in a pattern or practice that indicates'risk of harm to the
plaintiff on a continued basis. This Order shall be enforceable
in the same manner as the Court's prior Temporary Protection
Order entered in this case.
9. This Order may subject the defendant to: i) arrest
under 23 Pa. C.S. §6113; ii) a private criminal complaint under
23 Pa. C.S. §6113.1; iii) a charge of indirect criminal contempt
under 23 Pa. C.S. §6114, punishable by imprisonment up to six
months and a fine of $100.00-$1,000.00; and iv) civil contempt
under 23 Pa. C.S. §6114.1. Resumption of co-residence on the
part of the plaintiff and defendant shall not nullify the
provisions of the court order.
10. The Carlisle Police Department shall be provided with a
certified copy of this Order by the plaintiff's attorney and may
enforce this Order by arrest for indirect criminal contempt
~Ol~.~lO~q~ t .~
S~Wo~oI hi ~V
KIMBERLY J. ROMITO,
Plaintiff
ORVILLE F. THOMAS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 95-4107 CIVIL TERM
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE AND CUSTODY
CUSTODY ORDER
AND NOW, this /I~ day of August, 1995, upon consideration
of the parties' Consent Agreement, the following Order is entered
with regard to custody of the parties' child~ t°r~J~
1. The plaintiff, KIMBERLY J. ROMITO, hereinafter referred
to as the mother, and the defendant, ORVILLE F. THOMAS,
hereinafter referred to as the father, will share legal custody
of the child.
The mother will have primary physical custody of the
child.
3.
The father will have partial physical custody of the
child one day a week from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The parties
understand that the father's work schedule changes weekly and
that his day off may change from week to week. Therefore, the
parties agree that the father will have the child on whatever day
he has off from work during any given week, with the
understanding that the father's period of partial custody is
limited to one day a week. For the purpose of this agreement,
the beginning and ending of a "week" shall be parallel to the
father's pay period. For example, if the father has a work week
of Wednesday to Wednesday and he has off Tuesday and Thursday of
the same calendar week, he will be allowed to have the child both
Tuesday and Thursday. When the father receives his work
schedule, he will notify the mother as to his days off.
4. The father and mother will alternate Christmas Eve and
Christmas Day each year, one parent having the child on Christmas
Eve until Christmas Day at 10:00 a.m. and the other parent having
the child from Christmas Day at 10:00 a.m. until Christmas Day at
8:00 p.m. The mother will have the period beginning Christmas
Eve in 1995 and odd years thereafter.
5. The parties will alternate the following holidays:
Easter, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, and
Thanksgiving. The father will have Labor Day in 1995.
6. The father will have the right to see the child on the
child's birthday at a time to be agreed upon by the mother and
father.
7. The mother and father, by mutual agreement, may vary
from this schedule at any time.
8. The mother and the father agree to refrain f~om
excessive alcohol consumption during their respective periods of
custody.
9. The mother and father will notify each other of all
medical care the child receives while in that parent's care.
Each parent will notify the other immediately of medical
emergencies which arise while the child is in that parent's care.
10. Neither party shall do anything which may estrange the
child from the other parent, or injure the opinion of the child
as to the other parent or which may hamper the free and natural
development of the child's love or respect for the other parent.
By the Court,
KIMBERLY J. ROMITO,
Plaintiff
Vo
ORVILLE F. THOMAS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
:
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 95-4107 CIVIL TERM
:
: PROTECTION FROM ABUSE AND CUSTODY
CONSENT AGREEMENT
This Agreement is entered on this/l//!~..day of August,
1995, by the plaintiff, KIMBERLY J. ROMITO, and the defendant,
ORVILLE F. THOMAS. The plaintiff is represented by Joan Carey of
LEGAL SERVICES, INC.; the defendant is unrepresented but is aware
of his right to have an attorney. The parties agree that the
following may be entered as an Order of Court.
1. The defendant, ORVILLE F. THOMAS, agrees to refrain
from abusing the plaintiff, KIMBERLY J. ROMITO, and from placing
her in fear of abuse.
2. The defendant agrees not to have any direct or indirect
contact with the plaintiff including, but not limited to,
telephone and written communications, except for the limited
purpose of facilitating custody arrangements, during which times
the defendant will remain outside the plaintiff's residence.
3. The defendant agrees not to harass or stalk the
plaintiff and harass the plaintiff's relatives.
4. The defendant agrees not to remove, damage, destroy, or
sell any property owned by the plaintlff or jointly owned by the
parties.
5. The defendant agrees that the plaintiff have exclusive
possession of the residence located at 107 W. Louther Street,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, except for the limited
purpose of facilitating custody, during which times the defendant
agrees to remain outside the plaintiff's residence.
6. The defendant agrees to stay away from any residence
the plaintiff may in the future establish for herself, except for
the limited purpose of facilitating custody, during which times
the defendant agrees to remain outside the plaintiff's residence.
7. The defendant, although entering into this Agreement,
does not admit the allegations made in the Petition.
8. The defendant understands that the Protection Order
entered in this matter will be in effect for a period of one (1)
year and can be extended beyond that time if the Court finds that
the defendant has committed an act of abuse or has engaged in a
pattern or practice that indicates risk of harm to the plaintiff
on a continued basis. The defendant understands that this Order
will be enforceable in the same manner as the Court's prior
Temporary Protection Order entered in this case.
9. Violation of the Protection Order may subject the
defendant to: i) arrest under 23 Pa. C.S. §6113; ii) a private
criminal complaint under 23 Pa. C.S. §6113.1; iii) a charge of
indirect criminal contempt under 23 Pa. C.S. §6114, punishable by
imprisonment up to six months and a fine of $100.00-$1,000.00;
and iv) civil contempt under 23 Pa. C.S. §6114.1.
10. The defendant and the plaintiff agree to the entry of
the following Order regarding custody of their child, PRESTON R.
THOMAS:
a. The plaintiff, KIMBERLY 3. ROMITO, hereinafter
referred to as the mother, and the defendant, ORVILLE
F. THOMAS, hereinafter referred to as the father, will
share legal custody of the child.
b. The mother will have primary physical custody of
the child.
c. The father will have partial physical custody of
the child one day a week from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The parties understand that the father's work schedule
changes weekly and that his day off may change from
week to week. Therefore, the parties agree that the
father will have the child on whatever day he has off
from work during any given week, with the understanding
that the father's period of partial custody is limited
to one day a week. For the purpose of this agreement,
the beginning and ending of a "week" shall be parallel
to the father's pay period. For example, if the father
has a work week of Wednesday to Wednesday and he has
off Tuesday and Thursday of the same calendar week, he
will be allowed to have the child both Tuesday and
Thursday. When the father receives his work schedule,
he will notify the mother as to his days off.
d. The father and mother will alternate Christmas Eve
and Christmas Day each year, one parent having the
child on Christmas Eve until Christmas Day at 10:00
a.m. and the other parent having the child from
Christmas Day at 10:00 a.m. until Christmas Day at 8:00
p.m. The mother will have the period beginning
Christmas Eve in 1995 and odd years thereafter.
e. The parties will alternate the following holidays:
Easter, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Labor Day,
and Thanksgiving. The father will have Labor Day in
1995.
f. The father will have the right to see the child on
the child's birthday at a
mother and father.
g. The mother and father,
time to be agreed upon by the
by mutual agreement, may
vary from this schedule at any time.
h. The mother and the father agree to refrain from
excessive alcohol consumption during their respective
periods of custody.
i. The mother and father will notify each other of ali
medical care the child receives while in that parent's
care. Each parent will notify the other
medical emergencies which arise while the
that parent's care.
j. The parties realize that their child's well
is paramount to any differences
immediately of
child is in
being
they might have between
themselves. Therefore, they agree that neither party
shall do anything which may estrange the child from the
other parent, or injure the opinion of the child as to
the other parent or which may hamper the free and
natural development of the child's love or respect for
the other parent.
WHEREFORE, the parties request that Protection and Custody
Orders be entered to reflect the above te~[
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[JO~n Carey
~Attorney for Plaintiff
LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-9400